In the northern hemisphere autumn runs from September through November. It is also known as Fall, one of the four seasons of the year. The leaves fall during this season and that seems to be the origin of the term. The word Autumn can be traced back through Latin to the Etruscan word “autu” for the changing of the year. It is a time of harvest: corn, pumpkins, apples and other lasting vegetable produce that symbolizes the harvest season. It is the season of All Saints Day and Thanksgiving. On our tables are the symbols of plenty. It is a generous time filled with inner and family warmth even amid cooler temperatures. The days are shorter and there is less sunshine, so a fire in the fireplace warms not only the body but the spirit as a symbol of protection and home. Often the skies are clear and the stars are available for viewing. The Harvest Moon as the first full moon near the Autumn Equinox lights up the night sky. The autumn equinox is September 22-23 in the northern hemisphere, but occurrs in March-May in the Southern hemisphere. Autumn could symbolize many different things. It could represent change as all the seasons do. It could symbolize preservation as we prepare for winter. It could be full of pictures of cozy comfort and protection. It could remind us of the necessity of letting go. Perhaps it is enough not to ask and deep probing questions of autumn and simply enjoy the glory of the changing leaves and bask in its beauty. Isn’t beauty itself enough to be meaningful? So sip your cider, eat a donut, cozy up to the fire, kick through the leaves on your walk, wear a warm fuzzy sweater and just enjoy the Fall. Maybe after all that is enough.